Untitled
1610
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a woman in profile, her face turned slightly away. She wears a hat pulled low over her forehead and holds a branch with small leaves and buds. The lines are loose but precise, capturing her hair, collar, and the texture of the leaves. The paper looks old, with brown spots and uneven edges. The artist used shading to show light and shadow, making the woman’s face stand out against the lighter background. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build up dark areas with layers of lines.
